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Add 24/54 and 18/15

1st number: 24/54, 2nd number: 1 3/15

24/54 + 18/15 is 74/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    18/15 = 18 × 18/15 × 18 = 324/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/270 + 324/270 = 120 + 324/270 = 444/270
  5. 444/270 simplified gives 74/45
  6. So, 24/54 + 18/15 = 74/45
    In mixed form: 129/45

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